Legends of Gujarat
Duration
06D / 05N
Temperature
12–35°C
Region
West India
Best Time
Nov – Feb
Currency
INR (Indian Rupee)
Capital
Gandhinagar
Language
Gujarati, Hindi, English
Code
+91
Top Activity
Rann of Kutch Festival & Gir Safari
Day-Wise Itinerary
Option 1 – Heritage & Rann Tour (Ahmedabad – Patan – Bhuj – White Rann – Mandvi)
Day 1: Arrival in Ahmedabad – Heritage Tour
- Arrive at Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station and transfer to hotel.
- Begin sightseeing:
- Sabarmati Ashram – Residence of Mahatma Gandhi and center of the freedom movement.
- Akshardham Temple – Famous spiritual and cultural complex (optional light & sound show in evening).
- Adalaj Stepwell – Intricate Indo-Islamic stepwell with carvings and sculptures.
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
Day 2: Excursion to Patan & Modhera
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Full-day excursion:
- Patan (Rani ki Vav) – UNESCO World Heritage stepwell, known for exquisite sculptures.
- Modhera Sun Temple – 11th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God, with magnificent architecture.
- Evening return to Ahmedabad.
- Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
Day 3: Ahmedabad – Bhuj
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Drive to Bhuj (approx. 7 hrs).
- On arrival, explore:
- Aina Mahal & Prag Mahal – Palaces showcasing Indo-European design.
- Bhujodi Village – Famous for handloom weaving and handicrafts.
- Overnight stay in Bhuj.
Day 4: White Rann & Kalo Dungar Excursion
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Morning: Drive to Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) – the highest point in Kutch with panoramic views.
- Afternoon: Visit the Great White Rann (salt desert).
- Evening: Witness the sunset and enjoy cultural programs at Rann Utsav Tent City (folk dance, music, local stalls).
- Overnight stay at Rann Resort/Tent City.
Day 5: Mandvi Excursion
- Breakfast at resort.
- Drive to Mandvi, a beach town.
- Vijay Vilas Palace – Beautiful royal residence featured in Bollywood films.
- Mandvi Beach – Relax on the beach, camel rides, or enjoy local food.
- Visit traditional shipbuilding yards.
- Evening return to Bhuj.
- Overnight stay in Bhuj.
Day 6: Departure from Bhuj
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Bhuj Airport/Railway Station for onward journey.
Option 2 – Pilgrimage + Gir Safari (Dwarka – Somnath – Gir – Diu)
Day 1: Arrival Ahmedabad – Drive to Dwarka
- Arrive at Ahmedabad.
- Drive to Dwarka (approx. 8 hrs).
- Evening Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple.
- Overnight stay in Dwarka.
Day 2: Dwarka Sightseeing
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit:
- Bet Dwarka – Ancient island believed to be Lord Krishna’s residence.
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – One of the 12 holy Jyotirlingas.
- Rukmini Devi Temple.
- Evening free for darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple.
- Overnight stay in Dwarka.
Day 3: Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to Somnath via Porbandar.
- Visit Kirti Mandir (Mahatma Gandhi’s birthplace).
- Visit Sudama Temple.
- Evening Somnath Temple Aarti and Sound & Light Show.
- Overnight stay in Somnath.
Day 4: Somnath – Gir National Park
- Early morning Somnath Darshan.
- After breakfast, drive to Gir National Park (approx. 3 hrs).
- Evening Jeep Safari in Gir (home of Asiatic lions).
- Overnight stay in Gir.
Day 5: Gir Safari – Drive to Diu
- Early morning safari in Gir National Park.
- After breakfast, drive to Diu (approx. 2 hrs).
- Evening leisure at Nagoa Beach.
- Overnight stay in Diu.
Day 6: Departure from Diu
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Diu Airport for onward journey.
Option 3 – Culture + Beach + Wildlife (Ahmedabad – Gir – Diu – Somnath)
Day 1: Arrival – Ahmedabad Sightseeing
- Arrive at Ahmedabad.
- Visit:
- Sabarmati Ashram – Gandhi’s residence.
- Adalaj Stepwell – Indo-Islamic architectural marvel.
- Akshardham Temple – beautiful temple complex (optional evening show).
- Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
Day 2: Ahmedabad – Gir National Park
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Drive to Gir (approx. 7 hrs).
- Evening Jeep Safari in Gir National Park.
- Overnight stay in Gir.
Day 3: Gir Safari – Drive to Diu
- Early morning safari at Gir to spot Asiatic lions.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to Diu (approx. 2 hrs).
- Evening free at leisure on the beach.
- Overnight stay in Diu.
Day 4: Diu Sightseeing
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Explore:
- Diu Fort – Portuguese coastal fort.
- St. Paul’s Church – Baroque-style church.
- Naida Caves & Gangeshwar Temple.
- Evening leisure at Nagoa Beach.
- Overnight stay in Diu.
Day 5: Diu – Somnath
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Drive to Somnath (approx. 2.5 hrs).
- Evening visit to Somnath Temple for Darshan and attend Sound & Light Show.
- Overnight stay in Somnath.
Day 6: Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Rajkot/Jamnagar Airport for onward journey.
Inclusions
- All Sightseeing Tours
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- Basic English Speaking Driver
- All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Any other transport mentioned other than above.
- Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
- Any services not included in the above itinerary.
- Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
- 5% TCS
- Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
- Tips and gratis.
- Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
- Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms,
Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable
and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients. - Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.